Canada warns X‑marker passports may face U.S. entry limits
Global Affairs Canada updated its travel advisory on Oct. 1, 2025, warning that passports carrying an 'X' gender identifier may not be recognized by all countries and that travelers could face entry or transit restrictions when going to places such as the United States. The article cites the Canadian advisory language, notes the U.S. State Department's public position that 'X' passports remain valid until expiration, and references U.S. legal developments — including a Trump executive order restricting passport gender markers and a DOJ request to the Supreme Court to allow enforcement while appeals proceed.
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📌 Key Facts
- Global Affairs Canada updated its 'United States travel advice' on October 1, 2025, warning holders of passports with an 'X' gender identifier they 'might face entry restrictions.'
- The U.S. State Department states a passport with an 'X' marker remains valid until its expiration date, but the Trump administration issued an executive order seeking to limit passport gender markers to 'male' or 'female.'
- The U.S. Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of the executive order while litigation continues, creating legal uncertainty for travelers with 'X' passports.